1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. gumdrops
1 c. oatmeal

Cream shortening, sugars, vanilla and egg. Add dry ingredients, coconut and gumdrops. Drop by teaspoon onto sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.